In 2011 the Lafayette String Quartet celebrates its 25th anniversary season and its 20th year as Artists-in-Residence at the University of Victoria's School of Music. These dynamic women (Ann Elliott-Goldschmid, violin; Sharon Stanis, violin; Joanna Hood, viola: Pamela Highbaugh Aloni, cello) have inspired audiences and performed to critical acclaim throughout North America and Europe since 1986.

The Lafayette is the only all-female ensemble in the world to comprise the four original members after twenty-five years - a distinct rarity, regardless of gender and regardless of profession.